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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 8
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Smirnov does no damage.
Krasnov throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Smirnov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Krasnov trying to control the position.
Krasnov pulls Smirnov in close to prevent any damage.
Krasnov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smirnov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smirnov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krasnov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krasnov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krasnov! #REVB#
Smirnov is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smirnov is working hard here to advance position.
Krasnov trying to control the position but Smirnov is working away.
You can see the frustration on Smirnov's face as Krasnov controls the position.
Krasnov throws a strike aimed at the side of Smirnov's head but Smirnov avoids it well.
Krasnov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Krasnov wants to control but Smirnov is keeping him busy.
Krasnov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smirnov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Krasnov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krasnov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krasnov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smirnov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasnov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smirnov is squirming around, avoiding Krasnov's attempts to control the action.
Krasnov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Krasnov landing punches. #SUB2#
Krasnov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smirnov is surviving well by controlling Krasnov's body position as best he can. #T3#
Krasnov controlling the position easily from mount.
Krasnov wants to take his opponent's back but Smirnov doesn't allow it.
Smirnov tries to hold on but Krasnov postures up.#SUB2#
Krasnov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Krasnov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smirnov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smirnov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4##SUB2#
Krasnov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smirnov is on top in guard.
Krasnov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Krasnov is trying to control. Smirnov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smirnov wants to control but Krasnov is keeping busy.
Krasnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smirnov keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krasnov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Krasnov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jab, jab by Krasnov - just one landing.
Nice body kick from Krasnov.
Smirnov lands with a shot to the body.
Smirnov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krasnov under the eye.
Krasnov misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Krasnov catches Smirnov right on the button with a cross.
Smirnov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krasnov pinned against the cage. Krasnov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov throws out a powerful jab.
Krasnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Smirnov.#T1#
Smirnov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Krasnov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smirnov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Krasnov tries to get the hooks in deep but Smirnov pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Krasnov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smirnov is defending well though. Krasnov let's go of the attempt for now.
Krasnov missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Smirnov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krasnov's arms.
Smirnov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Krasnov looking to break Smirnov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smirnov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Krasnov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Krasnov is cranking Smirnov's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Smirnov! He's tightened the choke and Smirnov is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kirill Krasnov! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 2
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov missing with a left hand there. Summers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smirnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Summers is fending him off so far but Smirnov persists. Nope, Summers circles away and we're back to standing.
Smirnov misses with a hook
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Summers throws a body shot but no joy.
Summers tests Smirnov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Summers moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Summers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Summers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smirnov.
Summers cracks Smirnov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smirnov throws an overhand right that lands on Summers's shoulder, as Summers tries to avoid the shot.
Smirnov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Summers backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Summers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Summers lands a glancing blow to the side of Smirnov's head.
Summers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Nice shot lands for Summers.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Summers.
Summers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Smirnov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Summers's half guard.
Summers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Summers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smirnov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Summers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smirnov stays in close to Summers's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smirnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Summers on the side of the head.
Smirnov shoots in but no luck this time.
Smirnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Summers looks to land a right hand but Smirnov moved out of range.
A big left from Summers misses.
Smirnov tries to counter with a takedown but Summers is quick to defend against it.#T3##TD#
Summers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smirnov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smirnov throwing strikes but missing.
Smirnov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Summers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Summers has Smirnov pulled in close to control his posture.
Smirnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Summers has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Smirnov controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smirnov throws a jab when Summers was well out of range.
Summers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smirnov has time to react.
A jab from Smirnov misses.
Scott Summers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov throws a right hand that Summers ducks under and follows up with a left that Summers also avoids with ease.
Summers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Summers.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Summers is out of range.
Summers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
Smirnov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Summers has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Summers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Smirnov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov throws a hook to the side of Summers's head but Summers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smirnov misses with a double jab
and Summers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Summers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smirnov lands with a straight right. Summers didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Summers throws a counter combo.
Scott Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Summers ducks under a wild hook from Smirnov.
Summers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Summers throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Summers misses with the combination.
Summers throws a series of punches but Smirnov avoids them all with ease.
Summers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Summers wants it to stay on the feet.
Summers throws a right and a left that Smirnov avoids nicely. #TD#
Smirnov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Summers's guard.
Summers has Smirnov pulled in close to control his posture.
Summers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Summers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Summers wants to sweep but no luck.
Smirnov stays in close to Summers's body and controls the position.
Smirnov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Summers throws a hook but Smirnov blocks it.
Summers looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Smirnov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Summers saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnov is defended easily by Summers.
Summers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Summers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Summers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Summers lands a nice hook to Smirnov's body. Smirnov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Summers there.
Smirnov cracks Summers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Summers scores with a jab. Smirnov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Summers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smirnov is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smirnov backs up against the cage.
Summers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smirnov manages to avoid it.
Smirnov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Summers is out of range.
Summers with a hook.
Summers looks to land a right hand but Smirnov moved out of range.
Summers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Summers sizes up Smirnov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Smirnov with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Summers jabs at Smirnov's body.
Smirnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Summers cracks Smirnov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smirnov shoots in and drives through. Summers sprawls well.
Smirnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Summers throws a big shot that misses.
Summers throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch.
Smirnov throws an overhand right that lands on Summers's shoulder, as Summers tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Summers misses
and Smirnov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Summers lands a nice shot that snaps Smirnov's head back.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers misses with a body shot.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Summers.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smirnov cracks Summers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Summers.
Summers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smirnov scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Summers is rocked!
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Summers is still on wobbly legs! Can Smirnov finish him?
Smirnov lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Summers falls backwards - clearly groggy! Smirnov dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Smirnov! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 185# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smirnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smirnov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scruggs, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scruggs ducks under a wild hook from Smirnov.
Scruggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
Smirnov tries to counter with a takedown but Scruggs is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Scruggs.
Buster Scruggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scruggs slips a jab from Smirnov.
Scruggs's coach down at fuck you was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scruggs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smirnov dips to his left and cracks Scruggs with an uppercut!
Smirnov moves out of range of the strikes.
Scruggs throws a big shot that misses.
Smirnov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scruggs ducks under a wild hook from Smirnov.
Scruggs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.#T1#
Scruggs moves forwards but Smirnov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scruggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scruggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Scruggs connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
Scruggs throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Scruggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scruggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smirnov.
Scruggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
Smirnov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smirnov misses the jab.
Scruggs cracks Smirnov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smirnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scruggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov staying out of range there.
Smirnov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scruggs sprawls and moves away.
Scruggs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smirnov ducks right into an uppercut from Scruggs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Smirnov misses.
Scruggs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scruggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Scruggs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scruggs.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Scruggs.
It seemed like Scruggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scruggs misses with an uppercut. Smirnov saw that one coming.
Smirnov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scruggs digs a good body shot into Smirnov's ribs.
Smirnov defending well as Scruggs loads up on a big left hand.
Smirnov looks to land a left hand but Scruggs moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Scruggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Scruggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Smirnov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Scruggs coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scruggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scruggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smirnov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scruggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Scruggs there.
Scruggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scruggs lands a jab to the head.
Smirnov slips under a jab from Scruggs.#T3#
Smirnov throws a shot from downtown. Scruggs moves away and avoids it.
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Scruggs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Scruggs misses with a straight left.
Smirnov takes one to the side of the head.
Smirnov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scruggs shoots in and drives through. Smirnov sprawls well.
Ivan Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Scruggs.
Scruggs throws out a loose jab but Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov tries to counter with a takedown but Scruggs is quick to defend against it.
Scruggs tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnov throws out a loose jab but Scruggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scruggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scruggs misses the shot to the body.
Scruggs misses with a hook
and Smirnov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scruggs scores with a jab to the body.
Scruggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Scruggs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smirnov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Scruggs.
#TD#
Scruggs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smirnov advances to half guard. #T4#
Smirnov trying to pass the guard but Scruggs defending well.
Smirnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scruggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scruggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smirnov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scruggs trying to hold on to Smirnov's head to control him but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov is pressing down on Scruggs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scruggs is holding on for now.
Scruggs wants to control but Smirnov is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Scruggs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smirnov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scruggs blocks a jab.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scruggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scruggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Scruggs lands with a good body shot.
Smirnov misses with a left hand
and Scruggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Scruggs takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Scruggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scruggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smirnov.
Smirnov throwing a counter right hand but Scruggs manages to avoid it.
Smirnov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scruggs thuds his right hand into Smirnov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Scruggs catches Smirnov right on the button with a cross.
Scruggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scruggs slips a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scruggs circles away quickly and effectively.
Scruggs walks into a jab.
Scruggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smirnov as he avoids it easily.
Smirnov slips a jab from Scruggs.#T1#
Smirnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scruggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smirnov.
Scruggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smirnov.#TD#
Smirnov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smirnov is keen to just control but Scruggs is a slippery customer.
Smirnov slows the pace down in half guard.
Scruggs is controlling Smirnov's trapped leg to prevent Smirnov from advancing to side control.
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scruggs keeps working. #T2#
Scruggs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smirnov tries to pass to full mount but Scruggs defends it.
Smirnov slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scruggs tries to roll over but Smirnov keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Smirnov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smirnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scruggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smirnov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scruggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Smirnov's head.
Smirnov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scruggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smirnov was well out of range. Poor timing from Scruggs.
Smirnov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scruggs sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Scruggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smirnov doesn't seem phased though.
Scruggs lands a two punch combo.
Scruggs stalks Smirnov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smirnov's face. Smirnov staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Smirnov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Scruggs.
Oh Smirnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scruggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Smirnov misses with a straight left. #TD#
Smirnov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scruggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Smirnov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smirnov seems to have got his legs back now.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Scruggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Smirnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scruggs has his hands on Smirnov's head, controlling the position.
Smirnov prevents Scruggs from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Scruggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smirnov defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Scruggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Scruggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Scruggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smirnov tries to move into range but Scruggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smirnov throws an off balance right hand
and Scruggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scruggs lands with a straight right. Smirnov didn't see that one coming.
Scruggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scruggs throws a good cross that connects.
Scruggs scores with a shot to the body.
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnov has a takedown stuffed.
Scruggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scruggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smirnov stuffs the takedown attempt from Scruggs. Scruggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Scruggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scruggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smirnov has time to react.#T1#
Smirnov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scruggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smirnov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Scruggs.
Scruggs missing with a left hand there. Smirnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scruggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scruggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smirnov lands a nice shot that snaps Scruggs's head back.
Nice defenses there by Smirnov.
Smirnov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smirnov throws a shot from downtown. Scruggs moves away and avoids it.
Smirnov misses the jab.
Smirnov defending well as Scruggs loads up on a big left hand.
Smirnov attempts a counter takedown but Scruggs avoids it well and moves away.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Scruggs slips the punch.
Scruggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Smirnov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smirnov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scruggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Smirnov throws a big shot that misses.
Scruggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scruggs slips a jab from Smirnov.
Nice defenses there by Scruggs.
Scruggs just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scruggs but Scruggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scruggs. Smirnov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scruggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smirnov looks to land a left hand but Scruggs moved out of range nicely.
Scruggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smirnov looks to land a right hand but Scruggs moved out of range.
Smirnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scruggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scruggs throws out a loose jab but Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smirnov fails with the takedown
and Scruggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Smirnov looks to land a right hand but Scruggs moved out of range.
Scruggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smirnov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smirnov ducks under a wild hook from Scruggs.
Smirnov throws a looping overhand right but Scruggs ducks down to avoid it.
Smirnov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scruggs throws out a loose jab but Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scruggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Scruggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scruggs slips a straight right by Smirnov.
A big left from Scruggs misses.
A big left from Smirnov misses.
Scruggs throws a shot from downtown. Smirnov moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Smirnov misses its intended target.
Smirnov throws an off balance right hand
and Scruggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Scruggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smirnov throws out the jab. #T4#
Smirnov misses with an uppercut.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Scruggs saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Scruggs scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt - Scruggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scruggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scruggs takes one to the chin there.
Smirnov moves out of range as Scruggs strikes.
Smirnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smirnov throws an overhand right that lands on Scruggs's shoulder, as Scruggs tries to avoid the shot.
Scruggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scruggs gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Smirnov counters with a takedown into side control.
Smirnov wants to control but Scruggs is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Scruggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scruggs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Scruggs!
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Event:
Sucker Punch 185# CSS Semis
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piaget misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Piaget.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Piaget counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Piaget.
Smirnov goes for a double leg but Piaget avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Piaget continues to drive forward.
Smirnov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piaget tries to avoid it but Smirnov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piaget to the ground. Piaget escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Piaget defends well and Smirnov ends up having to push Piaget into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Piaget uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnov.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Piaget throws a front kick that sends Smirnov stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Piaget is fending him off so far but Smirnov persists. Nope, Piaget circles away and we're back to standing.#KD2#
Piaget lands a big head kick that sends Smirnov tumbling to the mat! Piaget takes a step backwards and waves Smirnov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Smirnov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov moves forwards but Piaget connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Smirnov is rocked!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Piaget.
Oh Smirnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horrible takedown attempt by Smirnov or perhaps it was just good defense by Piaget, which made it look bad.
Smirnov seems to have got his legs back now.
Piaget displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smirnov. #TD#
Smirnov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Piaget taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smirnov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Piaget tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smirnov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Smirnov happy to just control the position for now.
Piaget really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smirnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Piaget's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smirnov cracks Piaget with a big elbow.
Smirnov scoring with punches from side control.
Smirnov controls the position.
Smirnov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smirnov landing a few strikes. #T4##SUB#
Smirnov is working to tighten his grip on Piaget's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Piaget has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Smirnov is really squeezing tight and eventually Piaget passes out! Smirnov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Smirnov! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 185# CSS RD2
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Karate moves away from the strike by Smirnov.
Karate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Smirnov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karate was covering up waiting for the punch and Smirnov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smirnov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smirnov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karate for as long as he can get away with.
Karate wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Karate wants to get back to his feet but Smirnov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smirnov stays in close to Karate's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Smirnov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smirnov won't allow Karate to get back to his feet.
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Karate is keeping the position.
Karate is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smirnov is controlling him.
Smirnov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karate swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Smirnov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smirnov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smirnov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smirnov connects with a couple of short punches.
Smirnov controlling from the top position.
Smirnov won't allow Karate to get back to his feet.
Smirnov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smirnov connects with a couple of short punches.
Smirnov postures up and lands a big shot to Karate's brow. #T3#
Smirnov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Karate is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smirnov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smirnov continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Smirnov looking to score a takedown here. Karate is defending well but Smirnov drives through and ends up in Karate's guard.
Smirnov postures up.
#T4#
Smirnov is standing up over Karate. Karate looks to escape but Smirnov dives into side control.
Karate wants to control but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov is working Karate over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smirnov controls the position.
Karate can't do much from the bottom here.
Smirnov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smirnov controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smirnov lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Smirnov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Karate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Smirnov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smirnov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smirnov controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Smirnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smirnov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Karate is trying to get back to full guard.
Smirnov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smirnov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smirnov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smirnov trying to mount his opponent but Karate defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karate is looking to control Smirnov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karate avoid being mounted?
Karate is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smirnov is staying active.
Karate felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Karate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smirnov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Karate gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smirnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karate can do to turn this around?
Smirnov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Karate controls Smirnov momentarily but Smirnov frees himself. #T3#
Smirnov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smirnov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smirnov won't allow Karate to get back to his feet.
Smirnov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Smirnov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karate is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karate wants to control but Smirnov postures up.#T4#
Smirnov is staying tight to Karate's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Karate wants to get back to his feet.
Karate is trying to get back to half guard.
Smirnov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Karate is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Smirnov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Smirnov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Smirnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karate manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smirnov's best efforts.
Smirnov slips a nice elbow through Karate's hands, connecting with Karate's forehead.
Smirnov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smirnov is pressing down on Karate's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karate is holding on for now.
Smirnov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Karate wants to get back to his feet.
Karate is trying to maintain the position but Smirnov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivan Smirnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Smirnov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smirnov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smirnov not doing much here.
Smirnov winds up and cracks Karate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smirnov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Karate!
Smirnov controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB#
Smirnov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smirnov controlling from mount.
Karate tries to lock up and control but Smirnov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smirnov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karate can't escape the position.
Smirnov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Smirnov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smirnov controlling the position easily from mount.
Karate is bucking up trying to escape but Smirnov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Daniel Son Karate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karate tries to lock up and control but Smirnov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smirnov with shots to the head and body - Karate looks very uncomfortable down there.
Karate is in a horrible position here. Smirnov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smirnov controlling from mount.
Karate is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Smirnov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smirnov controlling from mount.
Smirnov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#
Karate is rocked!
Smirnov cracks Karate with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Smirnov!
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Event:
Sucker Punch 185# CSS RD1
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Smirnov.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Smirnov. That snapped Beam's head back.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut
and Beam counters with a stiff right hand.
Beam throws a wild body kick that Smirnov sees coming a mile off.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut
and Beam counters with a two punch combo.
Smirnov dips to his left and cracks Beam with an uppercut!
Smirnov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#
Beam is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov steps in with a hook that catches Beam right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smirnov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Beam looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Smirnov!
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shogun Silva (ranked 6799 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Smirnov (ranked 5641 p4p, 525 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva has Smirnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Smirnov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smirnov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Smirnov
Smirnov swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smirnov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (4) Smirnov
Smirnov can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva is looking to advance position but Smirnov won't allow it.
Silva is taking a breather. Smirnov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smirnov is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva moves into full mount! Smirnov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (4) Smirnov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov is still trying to improve position.
Smirnov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (8) vs (4) Smirnov
Silva really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smirnov.
Silva gets his hands free as Smirnov looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the action.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Silva just sinks the hooks in.
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
Smirnov is trying to break free.
Silva is looking to control Smirnov but Smirnov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silva has the hooks in. Smirnov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smirnov doesn't escape.
Smirnov wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silva controlling the positon.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smirnov is trying to break free.
Silva controlling the position well here. Smirnov rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Silva gets his hands free as Smirnov looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Smirnov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smirnov's body.
Smirnov tries to roll but Silva sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the action.
Silva is not going to allow Smirnov to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Silva controlling the position well here. Smirnov rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Smirnov trying to control the hands but Silva breaks the grip.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the action.
Silva controlling well, preventing Smirnov from escaping the position.
Silva gets his hands free as Smirnov looks to control.
Silva biding his time, controlling Smirnov.
Smirnov is keeping busy.
Silva keeps control of the position as Smirnov tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smirnov just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silva controls the action.
Smirnov wants to escape the position.
Silva slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smirnov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smirnov just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smirnov can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Silva looking to break Smirnov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smirnov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silva controlling the positon.
Smirnov trying to control the hands but Silva won't let him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smirnov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva is hanging on to Smirnov's back as he tries to escape.
Smirnov keeps trying to improve his position.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Silva just sinks the hooks in.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Silva controlling the positon.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
Smirnov is really stuck here.
Silva is not going to allow Smirnov to sit and survive in this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Silva controlling well, preventing Smirnov from escaping the position.
Smirnov trying to control but not successfully.
What can Smirnov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smirnov just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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